Risk management in obstetrics and gynecology: Bowel injury during hysterectomy

摘要

A41-YEAR-OLD GEORGIA WOMAN underwent a laparoscopic hysterectomy, which included removal of some endometriosis implants. A gynecologic surgeon performed the operation. During the operation, defects were created in the large and small bowel as a consequence of the removal of an endometrial nodule that had adhered to the terminal ileum and rectosigmoid colon. Surgeons recognized the defects intraoperatively, and repairs were attempted using a running, locking suture. The patient was discharged from the outpatient facility 23 hours after surgery.